Research Analyst NIH Bethesda, MD

Kelly Services • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Research Analyst position at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) involves collaborating with team members to develop and review analytical project materials, manage documentation, and ensure the accuracy of research outputs. This role requires effective communication with diverse audiences, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. The position is a long-term contract that offers competitive compensation and access to NIH's extensive resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Psychology, Biology, and/or related fields.
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in team-oriented environments.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong reasoning skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with the NIH grantmaking process and/or NIH administrative databases is a plus.
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms.
• Experience with software such as Federal/NIH administrative databases, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NIH grantmaking process and/or NIH administrative databases.
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews written materials regarding analytical projects in collaboration with team members.
• Manages essential documents and report preparation; ensures that descriptions of methods are complete and accurate, and that graphs, tables, figures, and interpretations reflect the results of the analyses.
• Develops timelines in collaboration with other RAB staff, and monitors/updates said timelines; recognizes challenges and recommends their consideration alongside potential solutions.
• Applies internal coding practices in combination with behavioral, psychology, and/or social or biological science knowledge to conduct classification of research projects.
• Assists with ongoing quality assurance processes and communicates discrepancies or data quality issues; protects against inappropriate access pursuant to HHS and NIH Security Protocols.
• Discusses and evaluates project plans with RAB staff and NIMH staff requesting the work; collaborates with individuals from different offices and functional areas.
• Communicates regarding progress of analytical projects with partners.
• Uses available information and data to ensure timely completion of research project classification, coordinating with Institute staff/colleagues on processes.
• Serves as support for the Institute point of contact for agency-wide data collection efforts, responds to requests and communications, provides training or other assistance to Institute staff as needed.
• Collaborates with team members on an annual data analysis and report for the Institute's leadership and program staff regarding agency-wide data collection efforts.
• Performs basic research of various forms of scientific and technical literature and prepares summaries and in-depth reviews.
• Coordinates with staff in order to communicate research progress and results.
• Recommends changes and improvements in research processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position)
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 401K plan
• Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree